New Catalog Is Almost Here!!! Also Check Out ~ The Double Stamp Set Special For National Stamping Month! ~ "It's Your Day"

So, the new catalog is going "live" in a few days...wait until you see it! You are going to love it! And, I think you are going to love the special that is coming up! It is called "It's Your Day". This special starts August 15th until Sept. 30th. It's for National Stamping Month. (CTMH is giving us a head start on that month's fun!) With this special you'll get 2 D size stamp sets. The stamp sets are adorable! Here is the flyer for that special along with a peek of what you'll get! You just need to buy $35.00 or more in products and you can get the double stamp set for $5.00. You can add the Stamp Of The Month if you bump it up to $50.00...for another $5.00. That's a lot of bang for your buck! If you have any questions let me know. If not, you can get the special (and the SOTM) on my website real soon!

Check Out The New Petite Perks Stamp Set That Will Be Available Soon!

I thought I'd schedule a post for today since I will be at Disneyland making memories with my children! Since we have a new catalog coming out in a few days we will also have a new Petite Perks stamp set coming out too (another sneak peek!). These are little stamp sets that only a consultant can buy...I buy some each catalog to give as gifts. If you would like a set...put an order in on my website starting August 1st and I'll give you one as a gift (while supplies last)!

Quote Book ~ A Poem To Add To Your Book ~ Disney

I usually do the quotes today to add to your quote book...but I decided today to do a poem instead.

 

Disney

We waited in anticipation
For the day to come.
Luckily, Mickey and Minnie
All joined in our fun.
We fondly lived our dreams
In the warm vacationing sun.

I thought I would share this poem I found today since my children and I will be going to Disneyland on Friday with some of my daughter's Girl Scout troop. And, since I already did quotes a while back (see HERE) I thought a poem would be good this time. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week.  Hope you enjoyed the poem!

Footloose Paper Pack ~ Want To See A Cute Baby? Check Out This Post!

I thought today I would share a layout I made over the weekend. I used the Footloose paper pack (X7151B), the Footloose Complements Dimensional Elements (X7151C), the Cork Alphabet (Z1450) and a few Opaques Adhesive Gems ~ Pearl (Z1336) to finish it off. As you can see from the date on the layout it took me awhile to get to it. The baby in the photos is now almost 5 feet tall and 11 years old....but still just as cute! FYI~ This paper pack is retiring at the end of the month...so if you want to make a layout, buy it today before it's too late!   

Sneak Peek ~~ Two Brand New Home Decor Kits ~~ Available Starting 8/1/2012!!

I thought I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Project Inspiration 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book: Home Decor". They show you two BRAND NEW kits (Advent Calendar and Scroll Album) that will be available to buy starting August 1st! I thought you would love seeing a sneak peek!

 

These kits will make really nice holiday gifts for special family members. If you buy them in August that will give you plenty of time to make some special gifts...so you'll be ahead of the game when the "crazy" holiday stuff starts. Check out the video to see just how easy it will be! And, go to my website next Wednesday to get started on your shopping for gift making products! 

Sneak Peek ~~ New Product Colors ~~ Available Starting 8/1/12!!

I thought today I would share a sneak peek of some of the new colors that are coming out in the brand new catalog...starting August 1st! Right now we have 60 colors and Close To My Heart has decided to retire a bunch of the colors and bring out 6 new colors. We will have a total of 42 colors for our products...our ink pads, markers (which will be new, alcohol-based...when you buy the markers you will get 2 markers...one will be the actual ink color, and the second one will be a little lighter or darker...which the catalog will let you know before you order it) and our paper.

CTMH has also added a few extra colors into the paper packs...some of the cardstock will be colors that you'll only be able to get with that paper pack. This way we'll have some new colors without having to buy a bunch of extra products. We won't need to buy ink, markers, or extra paper...but will have these extra colors to use. I love this idea...we won't be overwhelmed with too many choices, but won't get bored with these extra add-on colors! I know I've said this before, but...I just LOVE CTMH!    

Ps. If you want to try to buy some of the ink colors before they retire (or sell out) let me know and I will put a list of the colors that are going to retire together for you. We only have about a week left until you won't be able to get them.

Footloose Paper Pack ~ Check Out The Pretty Gift Idea!

I thought I would share a photo to give you another idea on what you can make with the "Footloose" paper pack. I just love this idea...it just screams "summer"! It would make a nice gift for someone special. Or, you can make this layout with your beach photos. It wouldn't take long to put together either. But, this paper pack is retiring at the end of the month (which is in a week and a half!) so don't wait to order it if you want it! 

Quote Book ~ A Poem To Add To Your Book ~ Troubles

I usually do the quotes today to add to your quote book...but I decided today to do a poem instead.

I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind.

Some come from ahead. Some come from behind.

But I've bought a big bat.

I'm all ready you see.

Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!

 (from Dr. Seuss)

 

I thought I would share this poem today since I've had some troubles lately...but need to keep focused! So I found this poem...I thought it was cute. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week. Hope you enjoyed the poem!

Footloose ~ Paper Pack ~ Workshop On The Go Kit ~ Studio J = Great Beach / Summertime Artwork!

Today I thought I would share the paper pack "Footloose" with you. You can buy the Workshop On The Go (G1036). It comes with: "Footloose" paper pack, a special stamp set (can only get this set if you buy the wotg kit), Wooden Badge Buttons, & a workshop guide (directions to make some scrapbook layouts).

If your not really into stamping you can buy the paper pack (X7151B) and Footloose DE (X7151C) and make your own designs up. And, if you are into stamping...we have 2 sets that go great with this paper..."Under the Sea" (C1500) and "Just Chillin' (C1495). No matter which way you want to go...you're going to want to order this paper. (FYI ~ This paper is retiring at the end of the month so don't wait if you want it!!)

Also, look at the picture...to see what you could do on Studio J (Digital Scrapbooking) with this paper pack...if you're low on time but still want to put your photos into a great scrapbook for your family! That is what I love about Close To My Heart...they give us so many fabulous choices!!

Studio J ~ "Love Your Layout: June 2012" Video! Tips To Use Studio J ~ Digital Scrapbooking At It's Best!

I thought I would share another video that Close To My Heart put on youtube about Studio J (Digital Scrapbooking). This one is called "Love Your Layout: June 2012". In this video they show you some great tips on using Studio J. This time they show you how to add extra photos or journaling spaces, how to rotate the pattern to change the layouts, and creative ideas using text boxes. So, check out the video and then go to my website and check Studio J out! Using Studio J is a great way to get your memories into a scrapbook faster and easier! In 30 minutes or less you can have this great layout made and ready to be shipped right to your door! There is no printing on your end (and no mess or clean up time either)! You'll fall in love with this program! 

Ps. To use Studio J you just go to the website...you don't have to download any programs, you don't have to print anything, no time spent pulling out or putting away supplies, it doesn't cost you anything to play with it, there are no longer memberships, and they lowered the prices! It's a win-win!